Cohealth, a community health provider in Melbourne, announced it will close three centres by 19 December due to financial difficulties. Despite having $27 million in cash assets, it claims it cannot s...
The NSW government’s single digital patient record project, SDPR, faces a significant budget risk. The NSW Audit Office found that the original business case from 2021 did not include all project cost...
The Australian government increased bulk-billing incentives for GPs, leading to a rise in bulk-billing rates from about 77.7% to over 81% in one month. More practices claimed incentives, and some shif...
A rural GP describes a typical day in her practice. She treats a range of patients, from a girl with a neck fracture to a woman struggling with infertility and a teenager with anxiety. She also admits...
The Australian government is trying to negotiate a new funding deal for public hospitals before the end of the year. States and territories control hospital operations but rely on federal funding, whi...
A new study highlights the challenges faced by female GPs in Australia. It surveyed 770 women, including those close to retirement or reducing hours. Many feel undervalued, exploited and see themselve...
Cohealth plans to cut counselling and pharmacy services for vulnerable communities before an independent review is finished. The review was announced last week and will look into why general practices...
Professor Stephen Duckett has been appointed to lead a review of cohealth, a community health organisation in Melbourne. The review will examine the organisation’s service model, governance, and finan...
The number of GPs in rural and remote Queensland has increased by 8% over the past five years. This growth is partly due to more doctors moving into regional areas, with some practices reporting bette...
AMA Queensland (AMAQ) announced it was ending its partnership with the federal AMA on December 2. The split came after AMAQ received a surprise email from the federal AMA on December 1, stating their...
The Australian government is making changes to primary care funding. Nearly 3000 clinics have signed up for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program, pushing bulk-billing rates to 81% in November....
The Australian government released data showing about 1100 practices switched to bulk billing after the launch of the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) on 1 November. Nearly 3000 clinics...
The Australian government aims to reach a 90% bulk billing rate for GPs by 2030. During Senate Estimates, Shadow Minister Anne Ruston asked for clear targets and progress updates. The Department of He...
The federal government announced a $1.5 million funding boost for Cohealth’s general practice services until July 2026. An independent review of Cohealth’s GP model, governance, and finances was also...
A new Australian study shows female GPs feel undervalued and disrespected. Many are retiring or reducing hours due to burnout and frustration. The survey of 770 GPs found over half have cut back their...
Queensland Health released its annual report focusing on the state’s health workforce in 2025. The report shows efforts to support remote, rural, and Indigenous communities through recruitment and pro...
The Australian Digital Health Agency released the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan. It aims to improve digital sharing among the 300,000 allied health professionals across Australia. The pla...
Research in Sydney analysed 41 video-recorded GP consultations from 2018-19. It looked at factors influencing how long a consultation lasts beyond just the number of health concerns. The study include...
Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has increased over the past decade, especially among young people aged 10 to 24. The number of young Australians on antidepressants for more than a year rose...
Research shows female GPs in Australia earn about $24 less per hour than male GPs. The study analysed Medicare billings from 511 GPs across five states and territories. Female GPs bill nearly $40,000...
